Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $38,970 -30.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $29,360
90th percentile $92,330
Employed locally 210
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,360
    25th
    $36,640
    50th (median)
    $38,970
    75th
    $58,770
    90th
    $92,330

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 75% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $103,930
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $101,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    New York $97,440
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,540
    Odessa, TX $67,980
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,130
    Killeen-Temple, TX $49,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,050

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $26,640
    Cashiers $24,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,710
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,860
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $48,700
    Parts Salespersons $27,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in McAllen, TX is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.65 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in McAllen, TX is 30.8% below the national median of $56,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Real Estate Sales Agents in McAllen?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,360 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,640.